TG Inn
Just north of Lafayatte, Indiana, on I-65, there’s a hotel sitting empty. Every time I pass it, I think of what a great opportunity just sits there, rotting. If I were an eccentric millionaire, I’d love to buy the property, fix it up, and…
Category: Transgender Opinion
“Just” — A Four Letter Word
Sometimes those of us in “the community” can be pretty insensitive towards one another. I know that’s not news to anyone, but it comes out in ways that are pretty subtle sometimes. One of them I’ve seen a couple of times recently in comments posted to other’s blogs is the phrase “just a crossdresser.” It […]
TV’s on TV
More specifically: why aren’t there more? Our cable provider, Time-Warner recently added Logo, the GLBT network to our lineup. They did so without any fanfare, but that’s understandable, considering the Bible-belt style political atmosphere here in southwest Ohio.
Fictionmaniacal
I had a conversation with a friend when the first Fantastic Four movie came out. He was a big time comic book fan, and was really into the old Silver Age Jack Kirby/Stan Lee stuff. Anyway, he was going on and on about how awesome the movie was and I was like, “What, you can’t […]
Social Nausea
An interesting thing happened on the way to my second social capital article. Namely, a little introspection. You see, I had this whole thing plotted out. I could use the concept of social capital to prove the age-old argument that crossdressers and transsexuals really are different kinds of people. It’s not hard really. By reverse […]
Measure UP!
Our American culture encourages all of us to measure ourselves largely by what we’ve not yet achieved. Just look at the term “measure up”, it implies always pursuing a higher standard and there’s plenty of evidence to suggest that’s just what we do. We’re encouraged to make New Year’s resolutions, implying that we aren’t yet […]
Crossdressers With Balls
So, you’ve already read Crossdressers are Transsexuals without Balls, right? No? Go back and read it. Then come back and watch as we tear that myth a new one. I’ll wait.
Beleaguered Wife Syndrome
My second essay here was going to be a continuation of my social capital article from last month. Since that was met with such fanfare, I’m encouraged to do something a little different this time around. I’ll get back to that eventually, but first let’s see who I can piss off.
“Crossdressers are Transsexuals without Balls.”
So goes the hypothesis anyway. I’ve heard it from a few people that crossdressers are simply transsexuals without the guts to transition. Unfortunately, those espousing this idea never seem to have any evidence to back it up. Let’s face it: there’s not nearly enough scientific research on any of us.
The Great And Terrible Riz — Our New Blogger Takes On Social Capitalism
Hi, I’m Riz. This is my blog/column/whatever you want. And today we’re talking about social capital… what it is, why you want it, and why it’s important to our success as a community. I’ve been reading a lot about a thing called “social capital” lately. Like so many things, once you know what it is, […]
Hi, y’all!
TG Forum is adding some new bloggers! The first new voice on the Forum, Stephanie Yates, says hello in her first TGF Blog. I guess I’m the new girl in town, so an introduction is in order (at least that’s what my editor tells me). I’m Stephanie Yates, married (nearly 24 years, same wonderful, tolerant, […]
Ronnie’s Christmas Wish List
Yes, Christmas is still more than a month away, but in the past, I’ve waited too long to present my wish list. Obviously, I released the list too late, because no-one got me anything. So, without further delay: gift ideas for me.
Mixed Thoughts on ENDA
By now, you’ve probably heard that ENDA passed the House of Representatives. It’s now headed for debate in the Senate, and if it passes that Democratically-controlled body, it’s on to the White House for a probable veto. (Read more at the San Francisco Chronicle.) I’m not happy about the removal of “transgender” from the bill, […]
A Blast from the Past
Ten years ago this week, I had the opportunity to not only meet JoAnn Roberts, but to sit down and interview her. The plan was to write up the interview for our local support group’s newsletter. But, like many plans, it was set aside, and the cassette tape was forgotten. Until now.
More on Halloween costumes…
Okay, so maybe it’s a bit vain, but if I didn’t have narcissism, my tranny license would be in jeopardy. But, I made another video…
Halloween Warning! (With an update!)
With October half over, there are a few things to keep in mind as you’re planning your Halloween costume. And a few things to think about when venturing out on the Crossdresser’s National Holiday.
Bill O’Reilly — The Putz Factor
A putz is someone who acts like a dick and while most of the time Bill O’Reilly’s dog and pony show on The Fox News Network doesn’t bother me (mostly because I never watch it anymore after I finally noticed that he sucked) I went to visit my family on Sunday and Monday, and Monday […]
How do you stack up?
How do you compare with these demographics? “At least once a month, 88 percent of respondents said they dine out, 66 percent shop at a home improvement store, 63 percent go to the movies, and 53 percent exercise in a gym. Fifty percent go out to a bar or club, 39 percent visit a museum, […]
This Week’s Tits
And by tits, I mean boobs. And by boobs, I mean gits. Which rhymes with tits. Which in this case means “people so frustratingly stupid you’ll want to pull your hair out by the roots, and then lay whimpering on the floor.”
What A Crock!
And I’m not talking about those damn plastic shoes, either. The problem with being a writer is that sometimes the ideas don’t come as quickly as you’d like. And sometimes they come faster than you can deal with. When the latter happens, you jot down some notes to hopefully use during the former. But, inevitably, […]
Mad skillz
If you look at crossdressing, I think you’ll find a number of secondary benefits. Oh, sure, we learn how to walk in heels, and we’re sympathetic towards women because we know how high heels can hurt. We know how to coordinate an outfit. (Well, some of us do.) Many of us have learned to not […]
When does Marci Bowers find time to perform surgery?
I mean, c’mon! Every time I see a documentary on transgenderism, she’s in it—her and Jameson Green. Granted, they’re both excellent speakers, and great ambassadors, but isn’t there anyone else out there willing to be interviewed? At this rate, the world is going to believe the transgender world consists of Jameson, Marci and whoever she’s […]
The World’s Fastest Friend of TG’s
We rented The World’s Fastest Indian over the weekend. The movie, that is. The original is either in a museum or a scrap heap by now, I’m sure. Anyhoo… T-girls are popping up everywhere it seems. When you least expect it, there will be an actor in drag. And this movie is no exception.
From my ears, to your hips.
Or something like that. It was just over three years ago that I got my ears pierced. Both of them. I did it at Be-All in Chicago, after meeting a friend who had both hers done. Since that time, I’ve had remarkably little reaction. In boy-world, I’m a pretty straight-laced, clean cut, conservative-appearing fellow, so […]
ANYTHING OVER A MOUTHFUL… SHOULD BE CUT OFF
The New York Times ran an ariticle about gynecomastia, the condition of enlarged male breasts. The article appeared in the June 14 2007 edition of the Times and included some surprising statistics about the prevalence of young men who are having breast reduction surgery to correct the affliction of “Man boobs.”
On The Radio
Listening to the local news-talk station yesterday, one of the hosts starting talking about the transgender protection law in New Jersey. I often agree with Mike McConnell, as he seems to be
